Special Marine Warning Issued for Florida Gulf Coast Waters
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NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters from Englewood to Suwannee River FL due to strong thunderstorms with wind gusts of 34 knots or greater until 7:00 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Florida Gulf Coast Waters
- Issued
- August 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL. The alert is effective from August 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT until August 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM; Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM. Locations impacted include Hernando Beach, Ozello, Crystal River, Port Richey, Anclote Key, Bayport, Yankeetown, Cedar Key, Aripeka, and Tarpon Springs.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.
Expected Conditions
Strong thunderstorms located along a line extending from 16 nm east of Cedar Key to near Yankeetown to Port Richey, moving northwest at 10 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts 34 knots or greater, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 5:30 PM EDT to 7:00 PM EDT on August 29, 2026.
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